Establishment profile
BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC
6TH AND MARINE DR, ASTORIA, OR, 97103
237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Summary
BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 21 years of recorded history, with $1,265 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 95th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 763 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 91st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 8 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $1,265 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 7010.76001 A | 1 | 1 | $275 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $200 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 C02 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0651 K01 | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0652 C02 III | 1 | 1 | $180 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0200 G01 | 1 | 1 | $125 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| 29 CFR 7010.76007 A | 1 | 1 | $125 | Jul 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| OAR 437-001-0765(13)-1 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 2371 within OR. Peer group: 763 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 2 cases · $0 in backwages
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 – Feb 2021 | Stone Mining and Quarrying | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 2015 – Jan 2016 | Site Preparation Contractors | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in OR — for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 1 citation.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5100561 | Ordway Pit Clatsop, OR | Jul 2026 | — | No | ModNegligence | — | — |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseDESCRIPTION OF WORK: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS.contract · Last action 2026-03-05$29,262,442
- Department of DefenseCRCIP WEBB MITIGATION (FEDERAL)contract · Last action 2009-02-27$3,937,453
- Department of the InteriorBIBLE CREEK ROAD CULVERT PROJECTcontract · Last action 2022-09-22$1,481,223
- Department of the InteriorX:NOGRN, REHABILITATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM, LEWIcontract · Last action 2022-09-15$792,800
- Department of the InteriorREPLACE WATER SYSTEM PIPING&APPURTENANCES, LEWIcontract · Last action 2020-07-09$385,161
- Department of DefenseMATERIALS: (ROCK) - DELIVEREDcontract · Last action 2013-01-22$375,000
- Department of TransportationWA WAHK(1), STEAMBOAT SLOUGHcontract · Last action 2021-03-19$199,806
- Department of the Interiorcontract · Last action 2009-04-01$9,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityCOOS BAY 3 BUOY RECOVERYcontract · Last action 2020-12-23$8,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityTILLAMOOK 2 BUOY RECOVERYcontract · Last action 2020-12-21$7,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityFLOATING BUOY RECOVERYcontract · Last action 2020-12-17$7,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityEMERGENT BUOY RECOVERY.contract · Last action 2025-11-21$6,835
- Department of Homeland SecurityRETRIEVAL OF BUOY FROM OCEAN SHORE, WA BEACHcontract · Last action 2021-11-01$6,000
- Department of Homeland SecurityOANBUOY RECOVERY OF CLATSOP SPIT LWB 12 OFF BEACH. SERVICE TO PICKUP BUOY ON BEACH.contract · Last action 2012-01-09$4,500
- Department of Homeland SecurityOANATON COLUMBIA RIVER LWB 6 BEACH RECOVERYcontract · Last action 2008-03-29$4,500
- Department of Homeland SecurityOANATON RECOVERY OF CR BUOYcontract · Last action 2007-10-22$4,500
- Department of the Interiorcontract · Last action 2008-09-05$2,500
- Department of DefenseREVETMENT WORK FOR EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATOR FOR WESTERN WAcontract · Last action 2013-08-02$0
- Department of DefenseREVETMENT WORK FOR WESTERN WA TO DELIVER MATERIAL (ROCK)contract · Last action 2013-07-31$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237990 - OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2026-03-05. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-02 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $540 | |
| 2014-06-19 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 2007-04-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-13 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $525 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC's OSHA violation history?
- BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $1,265 in total penalties.
- How does BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC operates in the water and sewer line and related structures construction industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.